EP500 Advanced

Electropneumatic Positioner
ATEX rating
Ex ia circuit parameters
II 2G Ex d mb IIC T6 Gb
II 2D Ex tb mb IIIC T76°C Db
II 2G Ex ia IIC T6 Gb
II 2D Ex ia IIIC T76°C Db
Ui = 30 V, i = 110 mA,
Pi = 0.82 W, Li = 0, Ci = 0

Description
With the highest precision the EP500 electropneumatic positioner can
control any valve that is actuated by a linear pneumatic actuator that
conforms with NAMUR. It guarantees an exact proportionality between
the stroke of the valve and the value of the electrical input signal (mA) EP500 with front cover closed
into the positioner.
Simple construction and high operational reliability make-up this high
precision unit which further offers simplicity of maintenance and
calibration.
The EP500 has a cast aluminum housing that is also treated for outdoor
installation. The unit can be mounted onto pneumatic actuators that
have a stroke limit of between 10 and 70 mm. (100mm PN9400 actuator
only)
As standard the unit is supplied with a mounting kit for actuators that
have a stroke limit of between 10 to 70 mm.
As standard the EP500 is equipped with two gauges to indicate the
supply air pressure and the air pressure command sent to the EP500 with front cover opened to display the inside
pneumatic actuator.
The flow of the output signal is adjustable by means of a valve damping Technical data
adjustment screw. 4-20 mA
The positioner is supplied for a control signal in mA and for an air Input signal range (split range minimum amplitude 4 mA)
supply pressure up to 90 psi.
Input resistance 292 Ω
With simple calibration the positioners can be arranged for sequential
operation of two or more pneumatic valves in such a way that the stroke 20 to 90 psi (regulate 5 to 10 psi above
Air supply
of each valve is obtained by a split-range control signal. For example: actuator spring range)
4 to 12 and 12 to 20 mA in the case of two valves; and 4 to 9, 9 to 14 Air quality Air must be free of water, oil and dust
and 14 to 20 mA with three valves, etc..
Output pressure 0 to 100% supply pressure
The EP500 electropneumatic positioner can also be used to reverse
the action of the control signal. 10 mm to 70 mm
Actuator stroke (100mm PN9400 actuator only)
Air supply Action Single acting / fail vent
The EP500 positioner must be provided with a high quality air
Operating tempera-
supply. A Spirax Sarco MPC2 filter regulator with coalescing filter -20°C to +75°C (-4°F to 167°F)
ture
or equivalent must be used. A fixing kit is available to mount the
MPC2 filter regulator onto the actuator. Air flow 3.20 Nm 3 / h @ 1.4 bar (2.0 scfm @ 20 psi)
For further product data regarding the MPC2 see Technical Steady state air 0.17 Nm 3 / h @ 1.4 bar (0.44scfm @ 20 psi)
Information sheet TI-P054-04. consumption
Air connections ¼" NPT female
Applications Sensitivity ≤ 0.2% F.S. (Full Scale)
The EP500 can be used with any actuator that conforms to NAMUR,
this includes all of the following Spirax Sarco pneumatic actuators: Histerisis ≤ 0.4% F.S.
PN9000 series Linearity ≤ 1.0% F.S.
TN2000 series Repeatability ≤ 0.5% F.S
Electrical connec- Cable gland M20 internal terminals for con-
Materials tions ductors from 0.5 to 2.5 mm 2 wire
Part Material Finish Degree of protection IP65
Die cast Characteristic Linear
Case and cover Anti-corrosive paint to RAL9016
aluminum
Shipping weight 2.35 kg (5.1 lbs)

Local regulation may restrict the use of this product below the conditions quoted. Limiting conditions refer to standard connections TI-P343-45-US 1.17
only. In the interests of development and improvement of the product, we reserve the right to change the specification.
Dimensions
(approximate) in mm Mounting kit

6 in

4.3 in

8.3 in

OUT ¼" NPT

4.94 in

IN ¼" NPT

Safety information,
installation and maintenance Available spares
Full-scale 0 to 2 bar / 0 to 30 psi
How to order spares
Gauges Full-scale 0 to 4 bar / 0 to 60 psi Always order spares by using the adjacent
Full details are contained in the EP500 Full-scale 0 to 7 bar / 0 to 100 psi description and state which unit it is
electropneumatic positioner Installation and
Back plate, gasket and screw intended for.
Maintenance Instructions (IM-P343-46)
Amplifying relay set For example: 1 off Amplifying relay set for
supplied with the product.
Gasket set an EP500 standard electropneumatic
positioner.
Mounting kit

Positioner nomenclature guide

Positioner series EP500A = Advanced ATEX electropneumatic positioner EP500A
1 = Linear, single action for a maximum stroke limit of 70 mm
Movement / action 1
3 = Linear, single action for a maximum stroke limit of 100 mm (PN9400 actuator only)
Enclosure 0 = Standard 0
Approvals 3 = Explosion proof + intrinsic safety 3
G2 = Full-scale 2 bar / 30 psi
Gauges G4 = Full-scale 4 bar / 60 psi G4
G7 = Full-scale 7 bar / 100 psi

Selection example: EP500A 1 0 3 G4

How to order
Example: 1 off Spirax Sarco EP500A103G4 advanced ATEX electropneumatic linear positioner having a stroke limit of 70 mm supplied equipped
with gauges for a full-scale pressure reading of 4 bar / 60 psi.
Caution: The EP500 positioner must have a high quality air supply. A Spirax Sarco MPC2 filter regulator with coalescing filter or equivalent must
be used inclusive of fixing kit - See Technical Information sheet TI-P054-04 for further data and How to order.
TI-P343-45-US 1.17
Spirax Sarco, Inc., 1150 Northpoint Blvd, Blythewood, SC 29016 Telephone: (803) 714-2000 FAX (803) 714-2222